The Recruiting Brainfood Podcast Brainfood Live On Air - Ep340 - A Psychologist Perspective on Candidate Feedback
Oct 24, 2025
Nikita Mihailov, a professional psychologist specializing in psychometrics and candidate experience, dives deep into the often-ignored importance of candidate feedback. He discusses why bad feedback is common, psychological stressors job seekers face, and how overly vague assessments can lead to frustration. Nikita emphasizes actionable feedback and the need for clearer communication from recruiters. He also explores the impact of technology on assessment practices, stressing the necessity of accommodating neurodiversity for effective hiring.
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Profiling Before Proposing
- Nikita profiled his partner with two psychometric assessments before proposing to better understand fit.
- He also gave his partner's profile to his boss, who wanted the picture not the report.
Psychometrics Are Contextual Signals
- Psychometric tools are culturally and historically embedded and not objective proofs.
- Use them as informative signals, not definitive truths about candidates.
Explain Purpose Before Asking To Assess
- Explain why you use assessments and what candidates gain before asking them to complete them.
- Align job descriptions and person specs with team input to pick relevant measures.
